diff --git a/src/task.py b/src/task.py
index b7a01f8..9fc38a9 100644
--- a/src/task.py
+++ b/src/task.py
@@ -38,13 +38,11 @@ class PrintTask(ABC):
     A print task holds information about what we are looking to print.
     """
 
-    def __init__(self, task_type):
+    def __init__(self, task_type: TaskType):
         self.task_id = self._generate_id()
         self.task_type = task_type
         self.status = "pending"  # pending, processing, completed, failed
 
-        print("Created a new " + str(self.task_type) + " with ID " + self.task_id)
-
     @abstractmethod
     def get_print_data(self):
         """Return data formatted for printer"""